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3 reasons why your smart home needs the Huawei WiFi AX3

It’s a beautiful, essential piece for any smart home

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Before anything, hear me out: I’m no technophile. I don’t spend days munching specs and tinkering the internals of whatever device I’m working on. I’m simply living the typical, modern life — using technology to make my life easier.

For the past few weeks, I’ve been just vibing, realizing how we’ve been reliant on the Internet for our daily lives. Whether it’s for work, hobbies, or just for connecting with people — we all need a stable connection. And that’s the struggle we have. If you’re living in the Philippines, you know how we deal with slow speed, lags, and constant disconnections.

5G is everywhere, telcos are upgrading their systems and connection, so why do we still experience crappy Internet? It must be your router.

Manifesting fast, stable Internet connection

If you believe in the law of attraction or just the power of manifestation, what are the chances of you doing it for your Internet connection? As for me, I did it more than once, and recently the universe answered my call. The Huawei WiFi AX3 arrived in my home, crossing off everything my router wishlist.

And this checklist? It’s pretty much the same reason what every young adult has been wishing to have as routers for their home.

Reason #1: It’s well-designed that it won’t ruin your home’s interior design

There’s something about routers that’s off-putting. Their designs scream “router”, with lights blinking on their hideous structure. They ruin your place with their horrendous forms, so you end up hiding them somewhere you can’t see. Until it stops working and now you have to take them out and end up making a mess. What a nightmare, right?

Huawei WiFi AX3

When the Huawei WiFi AX3 arrived, I was ecstatic. It looks clean, and its white colorway matches any kind of interior. That’s the thing with white — it’s simple and classic that it can blend with anything, unlike some stuff that comes in black and sparkling RGB lighting.

Reason #2: It’s not intimidating to use

Routers, for the not-so-tech-savvy, can be quite intimidating. On top of our responsibilities, we’re supposed to tinker with modems, routers, and configure them using our laptops/PCs? That’s not for me — and for people who are busy with life’s demands.

Huawei WiFi AX3

But the Huawei WiFi AX3 made it easier, at least for someone like me who doesn’t have the time to spare to configure my connections. Setting it up doesn’t take an hour, thanks to Huawei’s smart home app called AI Life. With this app, you can manage and monitor your router, network, and security of your WiFi connection, all on your smartphone. This is in line with Huawei’s 1+8+N strategy, using smartphones as the central unit to keeping you and your smart devices — laptops, wearables, and appliances — connected.

More importantly, you can tap NFC-enabled phones to connect to the Wi-Fi, which makes it simpler for friends and guests coming over. No need to hand out your complicated password, therefore, keeping it safe and secure.

Reason #3: It’s powerful and reliable

Above all, a router must be powerful and reliable. Gone are the days where we have to smash our routers out of frustration when we get disconnected or experience lags and slow connection speed. The Huawei WiFi AX3 capitalizes on the newest Wi-Fi technology — the Wi-Fi 6.

Huawei WiFi AX3

Most devices released from 2020 started using WiFi 6, but only a few routers can utilize the technology. And most of them come with an expensive price tag. This router is incredibly cheap yet maintains (if not strengthens) your Internet connection. You can connect multiple devices simultaneously without feeling like your Internet’s slowing down.

Furthermore, the Huawei WiFi AX3 is so versatile, it can act as your mother router when you’re using a mesh network at home, or even as an extender or repeaters. It’s truly a nice addition to your budding smart home.

Is this your GadgetMatch?

There are probably more compelling reasons to factor in whether the Huawei WiFi AX3 is your GadgetMatch or not. But for the price it commands, it’s certainly an essential addition to your smart home since it capitalizes on the latest WiFi technology while allowing you to connect all your devices seamlessly.

It’s available for pre-order for only PhP 3,999 with a free Huawei Band 4 worth PhP 1,890, exclusively on the Huawei Store. It comes with a one-year warranty coverage with a 7-day replacement time on defects caused by unintended physical or internal damages following Huawei’s official validation process within the warranty period.

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TCL enters RGB-Mini LED race with RM9L series

New flagship promises brighter, more precise color on ultra-large screens

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TCL has officially unveiled the RM9L, its first RGB-Mini LED TV, signaling a serious push into the next phase of premium display technology.

Announced in New York, the RM9L positions itself as TCL’s most advanced Mini LED offering yet. It leans heavily into color performance, using dedicated red, green, and blue LEDs instead of traditional white backlighting. The result: more precise color reproduction and support for up to 100% BT2020 color space, a benchmark often associated with high-end cinematic displays.

At the core of the RM9L is TCL’s CSOT UltraColor Filter paired with a new 30-bit by 3 backlight controller system. Together, they form a 120-bit color system designed to deliver finer control across each RGB channel. TCL says this enables better shadow detail, improved uniform brightness, and more consistent color across massive screen sizes.

The TV also packs a CSOT WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel, enhanced halo control for local dimming, and over 3,800 dimming zones. Peak brightness can reach up to 6,000 nits, putting it among the brightest TVs announced so far. Powering everything is the TSR AI Pro processor, which handles scene-by-scene optimization across color, contrast, clarity, and motion.

Built for big-screen immersion

The RM9L is clearly designed for larger-than-life viewing. It supports a native 144Hz refresh rate, with Game Accelerator 288 VRR and four HDMI 2.1 ports for gaming setups. TCL is also leaning into audio, with built-in sound tuned by Bang & Olufsen and support for Dolby Atmos FlexConnect for expandable home theater setups.

On the smart side, the TV runs on Google TV with Gemini integration, adding AI-powered assistance and content discovery.

An upcoming OTA update will bring support for Dolby Vision 2 Max, which introduces features like Content Intelligence, a new Imagine Engine, and Authentic Motion. TCL says this update will improve HDR brightness while preserving the creator’s original intent through bi-directional tone mapping.

Subheading: Pricing and availability

The TCL RM9L series is now available for pre-order in ultra-large sizes:

  • 85-inch – $7,999.99
  • 98-inch – $9,999.99
  • 115-inch – $29,999.99

With the RM9L, TCL is making a clear bet: bigger screens demand better color. And with RGB-Mini LED, it’s aiming to lead that shift.

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TCL expands SQD-Mini LED lineup with QM8L, QM7L

New premium TVs push color, contrast, and accessibility across price tiers

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TCL is doubling down on premium TV tech with the launch of two new SQD-Mini LED series: the QM8L and QM7L.

Announced in New York, the new lineup builds on TCL’s push to make high-end picture quality more accessible. The company is positioning SQD-Mini LED as a “no-compromise” display technology. It’s tech that delivers both high color accuracy and deep contrast without forcing buyers to choose between the two.

At the center of this is TCL’s Deep Color System, which enables up to 100% BT2020 color coverage while minimizing issues like color crosstalk and inconsistent saturation. Combined with more precise local dimming zones, the result is deeper blacks, brighter highlights, and improved HDR performance across a wide range of content.

Flagship-level performance, broader reach

Leading the new additions is the QM8L, positioned as TCL’s “Ultimate Choice” just below its flagship X11L. It features a CSOT WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel, offering high contrast ratios, wider viewing angles, and an anti-reflective layer for better clarity in bright environments.

The QM8L also introduces TCL’s updated Halo Control System, which reduces blooming while improving shadow detail and overall picture accuracy. It supports up to 4,000 local dimming zones and reaches peak brightness levels of up to 6,000 nits. Like TCL’s higher-end models, it runs on the TSR AI Pro processor for scene-by-scene optimization.

Meanwhile, the QM7L targets a slightly more accessible segment without stripping away core visual upgrades. It still benefits from the Deep Color System and enhanced local dimming, offering up to 2,100 zones and peak brightness of up to 3,000 nits—figures TCL claims can outperform premium OLED brightness in certain scenarios.

Subheading: Smart features and audio upgrades

Both models come equipped with audio tuned by Bang & Olufsen and support expandable setups via Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, including optional wireless subwoofers and speakers.

On the software side, TCL continues its partnership with Google TV, now enhanced with Gemini integration. This enables more conversational voice controls, content discovery, and even upcoming features like AI-generated video clips through Veo on Google TV.

An over-the-air update will also bring support for Dolby Vision 2 Max. It introducea features like Content Intelligence and improved tone mapping for brighter HDR visuals that stay true to the creator’s intent.

Pricing and availability

The TCL QM8L series is available now, while the QM7L is up for pre-order:

QM8L pricing:

  • 65-inch – $2,499.99
  • 75-inch – $2,999.99
  • 85-inch – $3,999.99
  • 98-inch – $5,999.99

QM7L pricing:

  • 55-inch – $1,199.99
  • 65-inch – $1,499.99
  • 75-inch – $1,999.99
  • 85-inch – $2,499.99
  • 98-inch – $3,999.99

With the QM8L and QM7L, TCL is widening its premium lineup. It’s offering more ways to get high-color, high-contrast performance without jumping straight to flagship pricing.

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Spotlight: Amazon Ember Artline TV + New Fire TV Stick HD

Amazon Just Fixed the Biggest Problem with TVs

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In this video, THE Michael Josh dives into the all-new Amazon Ember Artline — their first-ever lifestyle TV.

Moreover, there’s the newer Fire TV Stick HD — the slimmest Fire Stick ever made. Now with USB-C and Alexa+ built in.

And through it all: He sat down exclusively with Aidan Marcuss — VP of Fire TV at Amazon and talked about how Alexa+ is Amazon’s answer to content paralysis. 


PRE-ORDER NOW!

Amazon Ember Artline — ships April 22, 2026

New Fire TV Stick HD — ships April 29, 2026

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